(PHOENIX) June 16, 2010 – Red Cross volunteers are en route to Parks to open a Reception and Care Center due to an Eagle Rock Fire evacuation outside of Flagstaff.

The Reception and Care Center will open at 7:00 p.m. at Main Consolidated School, Parks. Red Cross volunteers will be there to ensure evacuees have a safe place to sleep, food and emotional support until they can safely return home.

Reception and Care Center Opens at 7:00 p.m.

Main Consolidated School 10 Spring Valley Road, Parks, AZ 86018

This wildfire is a reminder how important it is to Be Red Cross Ready which involves three simple steps:

Build a Kit: Pack three days of food, water and supplies in a bag. Also include medications, important documents, contact information, radio, first aid kit, map, money, tools, personal supplies, pet supplies. A complete downloadable list is available at www.arizonaredcross.org.

Make a Plan: Establish responsibilities to each member of your family and work together as a team. Tell everyone in the household where emergency information and supplies are kept. Develop a family communication plan.

Be Informed: Know your region and the types of disaster that can happen in your community. Also determine how you would get information during a disaster or emergency.

For more information, contact the Grand Canyon Chapter at 602-336-6660 or visit www.arizonaredcross.org. About the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter is where volunteers from across central and northern Arizona come together to help people in need every day. The volunteer-led organization serves more than 5.2 million people in communities across Apache, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the financial generosity of Arizona neighbors to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.arizonaredcross.org or call 1-800-842-7349. . To give blood, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.